<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joan-smalls -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Cut-Out Fashion
The Stella Mccartney Spring 2011 Campaign Stars Joan Smalls

By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-25 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joan-smalls
References: [modelinia](http://www.modelinia.com/blog/stellas-paper-dolls/27999) & [stellamccartney](http://www.stellamccartney.com/default/index.html)

The Stella McCartney [Spring 2011 campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendis-summer-2025-campaign) starring Joan Smalls and Malgosia Bela is adorably doll-like. It is reminiscent of those little [paper dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-jacobs-charm-collection) you could dress up using cut-outs.

Joan Smalls sports a business suit, while Malgosia Bela is decked out in a [citrus fruit frock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-femininity). This ad is the work of a creative genius and will surely draw a lot of attention. Take a look for yourself and see what you think!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/print)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Minimalist Fashion:** The trend towards minimalist fashion is disrupting the traditional fashion industry by focusing on simplicity and clean lines.
- **Paper Doll Fashion:** The paper doll fashion trend is creating opportunities for innovative clothing designs that resemble cut-out paper dolls.
- **Citrus-inspired Fashion:** The citrus-inspired fashion trend is disrupting the industry by incorporating bold and vibrant fruit-themed designs into clothing.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the minimalist fashion trend by offering simple and sleek clothing options.
- **Fashion Design:** The fashion design industry can embrace the paper doll fashion trend by creating unique and customizable clothing designs reminiscent of cut-out paper dolls.
- **Fruit and Food Industry:** The fruit and food industry can explore collaborations with fashion brands to create citrus-inspired fashion collections, offering a new way to showcase their products.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Stylish Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-fashion-campaigns-marc-jacobs-unveils-its-spring-2025-marcworld-cam.md)
- [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md)
- [Retrospective Chic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefall-2026-collection.md)
- [Authentic Fashion House Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/springsummer-2024.md)
- [Fashionable Technical Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartneys-2024.md)
- [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md)
- [Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/court-boost.md)
- [Restyled Cinematic Makeup Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign.md)
- [Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartbeat-campaign.md)
